Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a noticeable increase over the previous year, when County Share of RTA Sales Tax collection stood just under $68.1 million.
The County Share of RTA Sales Tax, a crucial revenue stream, is primarily allocated for other taxing jurisdictions’ use.
A 2025 WalletHub study found that Illinois has the highest overall taxes in the U.S., with rates more than 50% higher than the national average. The study estimates that a median household in Illinois pays an effective tax rate of 16.58%, or about $13,099 per year.
County Share of RTA Sales Tax Collected in DuPage County Over Last 7 Years
| Year | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $70,243,108 | 3.2% |
| 2023 | $68,071,339 | 1.6% |
| 2022 | $67,027,917 | 10.8% |
| 2021 | $60,499,666 | 22.2% |
| 2020 | $49,498,074 | 3.5% |
| 2019 | $47,837,782 | -6.8% |
| 2018 | $51,333,710 | – |
